You can argue with some of her conclusions, which reflect life in New York and Los Angeles better than in the Heartland (though the coasts are bellwethers for the rest of the country).

As someone from the Midwest who’s lived in Los Angeles 10 years now, I have to admit I’ve grown accustomed to seeing pretty people everywhere, and it’s a little jarring landing in O’Hare and seeing stark body type and lifestyle differences. Which is something I never would have guessed before moving to L.A.

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Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:47:38 +0000http://oneminutebookreviews.wordpress.com/?p=13535#comment-7628You’ve raised an interesting question of journalistic ethics. It’s fair to argue that the releases of books and the openings of shows aren’t “news.” The trouble is that newspapers treat them as though they are news (and I’ve intentionally avoided the subjunctive there).

That is, the New York Timess and other papers can’t (and won’t) ignore a major new Broadway show or Toni Morrison novel just as they can’t and won’t ignore a burglary or 5-alarm fire at the Governor’s Mansion. By that measure, the show and novel are news. But some people might prefer other measures, so this is a judgment call.

Thanks for giving me a chance to explain this.
Jan

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Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:50:06 +0000http://oneminutebookreviews.wordpress.com/?p=13535#comment-7627I think you failed to notice the little word “news” in The Worst Line. A new book is not an item of news. Submitting their work to be criticized cannot be construed as soliciting a favorable review so free tickets, books (even lunches :) are not a conflict of interest for the reviewer, who is not a reporter – or do I misunderstand the newspaper business?
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